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Region of Durham Correspondence
1.1. Region of Durham - Envision Durham - Growth Management Study 3
Release of Employment Strategy Technical Report 2021-INFO-97 -
September 24, 2021
2. Durham Municipalities Correspondence
3. Other Municipalities Correspondence
3.1. Municipality of Chatham -Kent - Renovictions - September 28, 2021 12
4. Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence
5. Miscellaneous Correspondence
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Sent via email
• September 24, 2021
Maya Harris
The Regional
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Municipality of Durham
777 Bay Street, 13t" Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2J6
Planning and
Economic
Development
Dear Ms. Harris:
Department
Planning Division
RE: Envision Durham — Growth Management Study — Release
605 ROSSLAND RD. E.
of Employment Strategy Technical Report (Report #2021-
LEVEL 4
INFO-97), Our File: D12-01
PO BOX 623
WHITBY, ON L1N 6A3
Please note that Envision Durham's third technical report prepared in
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support of the Land Needs Assessment (LNA) was released today for
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information.
1-800-372-1102
The Employment Strategy (Report #2021-INFO-97) provides an
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assessment of trends in employment and analyzes the current state
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of the region's Employment Areas. Key outcomes included in this
planning@durham.ca
report are recommendations on Employment Area conversion
durham.ca
requests, a recommended density target for Employment Areas and
recommendations on the supply of designated Employment Areas to
Brian Bridgeman, MCIP,
accommodate employment land related jobs to 2051.
RPP
Commissioner of
A copy of this report is being forwarded to all Envision Durham
Planning and Economic
Interested Parties, Durham's area municipalities, Indigenous
Development
communities, conservation authorities, the Building Industry and
Land Development (BILD) — Durham Chapter, and the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing. Circulation is also being provided to
agencies and service providers that may have an interest in long-
term growth planning in the region (school boards, hospitals, utility
providers, etc.).
Those wishing to provide any input may do so by submitting
comments electronically to Envision Du rhamCcDdurham.ca by October
25, 2021.
The fourth technical report addressing Community Area Urban Land
Needs will be released shortly. The complete LNA with all supporting
technical reports and staff recommendations will be brought forward
to the Region's Planning & Economic Development Committee in the
fourth quarter of 2021.
If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact Planning Reception at 1-800-372-
1102 ext. 2551.
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Yours truly,
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Gary Muller, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
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B. Bridgeman, Commissioner of Planning and Economic
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Development, Region of Durham
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Brian Bridgeman, MCIP,
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Development
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1102 ext. 2551.
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The Regional Municipality of Durham
Information Report
From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
Report: #2021-INFO-97
Date: September 24, 2021
Subject:
Envision Durham — Growth Management Study — Release of Employment Strategy
Technical Report, File D12-01
Recommendation:
Receive for information
Report:
1. Purpose
1.1 The Region is undertaking a Growth Management Study (GMS) as part of Envision
Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) of the Regional Official Plan
(ROP). The first phase of the GMS is the preparation of a Land Needs Assessment
(LNA) to quantify the amount of Settlement Area Boundary Expansion that will be
required to accommodate future population and employment growth to the year
2051.
1.2 The purpose of this report is to release for agency and public comment, the
Employment Strategy Technical Report, which is the third of four technical
reports prepared in support of the LNA. The first technical report was the Region -
Wide Growth Analysis released July 2, 2021 and the second was the Housing
Intensification Study released September 3, 2021.
1.3 In the fall of 2021, a Council Education Session will be held to provide members of
Council with an opportunity to learn about the Growth Management Study and the
LNA process, to ask questions and provide feedback. The completed LNA with all
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supporting technical reports and staff recommendations will be brought forward to
Planning and Economic Development Committee in December of this year,
following the Council Education Session.
1.4 On September 24, 2021, the Employment Strategy Technical Report will be posted
on the Envision Durham project webpage at durham.ca/Envision Durham for public
review, and is provided as Attachment #1 to this report. Those wishing to provide
any input may do so by submitting comments electronically to
Envision Durham(a)-durham.ca or by mail. Any comments on the release of the
Employment Strategy Technical Report are requested by October 25, 2021.
2. Background
2.1 Envision Durham is currently in Stage 3 ("Direct"). This stage of the project is
intended to identify key proposed policy directions for moving forward with the
preparation of a new Regional Official Plan.
2.2 The Growth Management Study (GMS) is being completed over two phases. To aid
in the completion of the GMS, the Region retained the consultant services of Urban
Strategies Inc. and Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. The LNA is a detailed
review of the Region's land base to determine how much of the Growth Plan
population and employment forecasts for Durham Region can be accommodated
within existing urban areas. Any growth that cannot be accommodated within
existing urban areas would trigger a requirement for additional urban land by means
of a Settlement Area Boundary Expansion. Determining the quantum of additional
urban area land is a key outcome of the LNA. The second phase of the GMS will
focus on determining the most appropriate locations for any required Settlement
Area Boundary Expansion(s).
2.3 The LNA is a technical exercise which relies on the assessment of past and current
trends as well as forward looking projections. The LNA is being presented through
four separate but interrelated reports which are being released sequentially and are
organized as follows:
1. The Region -Wide Growth Analysis (released on July 2, 2021) presents
region -wide population and employment forecasts, various trends in
demographics, unit mix, housing prices, and built form. This report analyzes
Durham's growth potential and informs key inputs and assumptions for the
overall LNA.
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2. The Housing Intensification Study (released September 3, 2021) evaluates
the supply and demand for housing within the Built-up Area. This evaluation
includes a detailed assessment of likely opportunities and supply potential for
intensification and associated population and employment accommodation. A
key outcome of this report is a recommendation for a 50 per cent
intensification target for the Region.
3. The Employment Strategy (subject of this report) provides an assessment of
trends in employment and analyzes the current state of the region's
Employment Areas. Key outcomes included in this report are
recommendations on Employment Area conversion requests, a
recommended density target for Employment Areas, and recommendations
on the supply of designated Employment Areas to accommodate employment
land related jobs to 2051.
4. The Community Area Urban Land Needs Technical Report (to be released
on October 1, 2021) will evaluate the existing state, current trends, and long-
term development potential of Designated Greenfield Areas (i.e. lands within
the urban area boundary that are outside of the built-up area). A key outcome
of this report will include a recommended density target for Designated
Greenfield Areas and recommendations on urban area land required to
accommodate residential units and population related jobs to 2051.
2.4 A Land Needs Assessment Recommendations Report will compile the key
outcomes, technical analysis and related recommendations in the above reports,
which will be presented to Planning and Economic Development Committee later
this year.
3. Employment Strategy Technical Report Overview
3.1 The purpose of the Employment Strategy is to provide a comprehensive
assessment of current industrial and office market conditions and trends, anticipated
growth patterns, market opportunities and disrupters that are anticipated to influence
employment growth across Durham Region through 2051.
3.2 The Employment Strategy Technical Report presents several key findings:
Durham Region's employment forecast is 460,000 jobs by 2051. To
achieve this forecast, a total of 236,400 new jobs are required over the
2016 to 2051 period, representing an average annual growth rate of
2.1 %.
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• Based on a review of existing Employment Area densities and trends in
employment uses, an overall region wide minimum Urban Employment
Area density target of 26 jobs per gross hectare has been
recommended.
• The Region received 47 Employment Area conversion requests. Two
conversion requests were subsequently withdrawn by the proponent.
Each of the remaining 45 conversion request has been reviewed in
detail against the evaluation criteria endorsed by Regional Council in the
spring of 2020. In addition, several areas were identified in consultation
with Regional Planning staff that, although not subject to a privately
initiated request, warranted consideration for conversion. The report
identifies 408 gross hectares (1,008 gross acres) of Employment Area
lands as appropriate for recommendation for conversion to non -
employment uses.
• The report also identifies an Employment Area shortfall. It is estimated
that a Settlement Area Boundary Expansion will be required to
designate approximately 1,150 gross hectares (2,800 acres) of Urban
Employment Area lands in the new Regional Official Plan.
3.3 Further details can be found in the Employment Strategy Technical Report
(Attachment #1).
4. Previous Reports and Decisions
4.1 See Appendix 1.
5. Relationship to Strategic Plan
5.1 By planning for growth in a sustainable, progressive, and responsible manner, the
Land Needs Assessment and supporting technical reports address the following
strategic goals and priorities in the Durham Region Strategic Plan:
a) Under Goal Area 2, Community Vitality:
• 2.1 Revitalize existing neighbourhoods and build complete
communities that are walkable, well connected, and have a mix of
attainable housing;
• 2.5 Build a healthy, inclusive, age -friendly community where everyone
feels a sense of belonging;
b) Under Goal Area 3, Economic Prosperity:
• 3.1 Position Durham Region as the location of choice for business;
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• 3.2 Leverage Durham's prime geography, social infrastructure, and
strong partnerships to foster economic growth;
• 3.4 Capitalize on Durham's strengths in key economic sectors to
attract high -quality jobs;
c) Under Goal Area 4, Social Investment:
• 4.1 Revitalize community housing and improve housing choice,
affordability and sustainability;
6. Next Steps and Conclusion
6.1 The Employment Strategy Technical Report is now available for public review. The
report will be posted on the Envision Durham project web page at
durham.ca/Envision Durham. Interested parties are encouraged to subscribe for
further project updates and email notifications through this web page.
6.2 The release of this report will also be announced by way of:
• Public service announcements;
• Social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedln; and
• Email notifications and report circulation.
6.3 A copy of this report will be forwarded to all Envision Durham Interested Parties,
Durham's area municipalities, Indigenous communities, conservation authorities, the
Building Industry and Land Development (BILD) — Durham Chapter, and the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Circulation will also be provided to agencies and
service providers that may have an interest in where and how long-term growth in
the region is being planned for (school boards, hospitals, utility providers, etc.).
6.4 Those wishing to provide input on the report may do so via email to
Envision Durham(o)-durham.ca or by mail. Any comments on the release of the
Employment Strategy Technical Report are requested by October 25, 2021.
6.5 The next and final technical report to be released as part of the Land Needs
Assessment will be the Community Areas Urban Land Needs Technical Report.
7. Attachments
Attachment #1: Employment Strategy Technical Report
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Respectfully submitted,
Original signed by
Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP
Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development
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Appendix 1 —to Report #2021-INFO-97
4. Previous Reports and Decisions
4.1 Several Reports have been prepared related to Envision Durham and Growth
Management related topics:
• On May 2, 2018 Commissioner's Report #2018-COW-93 requested
authorization to proceed with the municipal comprehensive review of the
Durham Regional Official Plan;
• Over the course of 2019, six theme -based Discussion Papers were released
seeking public input on a range of topics. The Discussion Papers can be found
on the project webpage at durham.ca/Envision Durham
• On June 2, 2020 Commissioner's Report #2020-P-11 recommended evaluation
criteria and a submission review process for the consideration of Employment
Area conversion requests.
• On July 29, 2020 Commissioner's Report #2020-P-14 outlined Amendment #1
to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, including
recommended comments to the Province on the updated 2051 growth forecasts
for the Region of Durham and the updated Land Needs Assessment
Methodology.
• On December 1, 2020 Commissioner's Report #2020-P-27 provided proposed
policy directions and boundary delineations for existing and future Major Transit
Station Areas.
• On March 2, 2021 Commissioners Report #2021-P-7 provided proposed policy
directions related to all key components of Envision Durham, including initial
directions for the Urban System and growth related topics. Also included was a
Growth Opportunities and Challenges Report prepared by the Region's
consultants, which serves as a starting point for the LNA and related technical
studies.
• On July 2, 2021 Commissioners Report #2021-INFO-71 presented the Region -
Wide Growth Analysis. The purpose of the report is to analyze the region's long-
term population, housing, and employment growth forecast within the context of
provincial and regional policy, historical trends, and predicted future influences.
• On September 3, 2021 Commissioners Report #2021-IN FO-94 presented the
Housing Intensification Study Technical Report. The purpose of this report is to
document the capacity for accommodating residential and mixed -use growth
within the region's built-up area (BUA).
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y� Chatham -Kent
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September 28, 2021
Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General
Municipality of Chatham -Kent
Corporate Services
Municipal Governance
315 King Street West, P.O. Box 640
Chatham ON N7M 5K8
Tel:519.360.1998 Fax:519.436.3237
Toll Free: 1.800.714.7497
Support Resolution from the Council of Sarnia passed September 13t" re
Renovictions
Please be advised the Council of the Municipality of Chatham -Kent at its regular
meeting held on September 27, 2021 considered the aforementioned topic and
subsequent to discussion, the following was resolved:
"That Chatham -Kent Council support the resolution from the City of Sarnia requesting
that the Government of Ontario take additional and meaningful steps to address the
ever increasing problem of "Renovictions" in The Province of Ontario. Citizens and
communities are hurt by these unscrupulous practices which can and does directly
impact the affordable housing crisis, as well as inflict damage (both financially and
mentally) particularly on our most vulnerable citizens; and
That this correspondence be sent to other Municipalities in Ontario for their
consideration and possible endorsement."
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Judy Smith at judychatham-
kent.ca
Sincerely,
Judy Smith, CMO
Director Municipal Governance
Clerk /Freedom of Information Coordinator
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Local MP & MPP
Ontario Municipalities
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